"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,a whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faithg produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." James 1:2-4 This is a difficult post to write, but at the same time it has been so central to Karina's journey with cancer that I feel it's important to share it. First, my disclaimer. I'm not a theologian - I'm just a pare

As Karina's disease accelerated, new spiritual challenges arose. We are so thankful that Karina found a deep spiritual sister in Maggie, who graciously allowed us to share some of her spiritual conversations with Karina at the end of her life. We do want you to understand that this was a private conversation between Karina and Maggie and it is unedited. We give deep thanks to Maggie was willing to share this precious back-and-forth in the chance that it could help other peop